Harold Fannin Jr. vs Jake Ferguson
Two tight ends fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Harold Fannin Jr.- Higher projection: 180 vs 160 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 74 vs 124
- More points per game: 9.5 vs 7.4
Harold Fannin Jr. and Jake Ferguson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Harold Fannin Jr. holds the edge in expert consensus (TE5 to TE14). Harold Fannin Jr. typically comes off the board first, around pick 74 (round 7) to Jake Ferguson's pick 100. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Harold Fannin Jr. at 180 PPR points (10.6 per game) versus Jake Ferguson at 160.
Last season Harold Fannin Jr. carried the heavier workload (88% snap share, 39 touches to Jake Ferguson's 24), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Harold Fannin Jr. is the younger option (age 22), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Harold Fannin Jr. is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Jr. | Ferguson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 180 | 160 |
| Points / game | 9.5 | 7.4 |
| Games played | 7 | 6 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #74 | #124 |
| ADP | 74 | 100 |
| Scoring rank (season) | TE13 | TE26 |
| Snap share | 88% | 68% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 4 |
| Age | 22 | 27 |
| Bye week | 11 | 14 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Harold Fannin Jr. or Jake Ferguson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Harold Fannin Jr. or Jake Ferguson in 2026?
Harold Fannin Jr. is a clear call over Jake Ferguson for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Harold Fannin Jr. or Jake Ferguson?
Harold Fannin Jr. carries the higher 2026 projection at 180 PPR points (10.6 per game), compared with 160 for Jake Ferguson.
Where are Harold Fannin Jr. and Jake Ferguson being drafted?
Harold Fannin Jr. has an ADP around pick 74 (round 7), while Jake Ferguson goes closer to pick 100 (round 9).
Who is ranked higher, Harold Fannin Jr. or Jake Ferguson?
Expert consensus ranks Harold Fannin Jr. (TE5) ahead of Jake Ferguson (TE14) for 2026.
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